I like the self condemning letter from KR Roke (Weekend Sun 6 July 2012) because he misses and missed the facts of life concerned the Treaty settlement payouts.If... Read More

Whilst the Councillors may feel content with announcing a rate rise of an average of 3.80% in my view it's a very disappointing outcome when taking into account... Read More

When we view the news on TV each evening, there are more crimes being committed world-wide. This is a result of our human plague; it won't improve, but only continue... Read More

How bizarre to learn NZ Border Protection ‘experts' allowing pork to be imported into NZ from countries known to suffer from a dreaded pig disease that NZ... Read More

Trustpower consumers need to vote - if you pay a Trustpower bill I'm talking to you, the consumer.As election day approaches the responsibility lies in your hands,... Read More

It's very interesting reading the many opinions in regards to TECT, some organisations have a system, that one must stand down after a certain time in office, thus... Read More

Could some responsible person please tell me, and I expect, many other confused members of the public, who receives the carbon tax levies proposed by our government,... Read More

The Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust (TECT) is an incredibly important local taonga which has hugely benefitted Tauranga and the Western Bay for nearly 20 years now.... Read More

In 1839, Lord Normanby, British Colonial Secretary, issued instruction to conclude a treaty between the British Crown and the Maori Chiefs.In 1840, Te Tiriti O Waitangi... Read More

Strange that it took so long to recognise the sacrifices made by fliers of Bomber Command during World War II. To say that this delay was due to guilt felt because... Read More

So council wants to stop using hot mix and change to chip and seal.From what I understand NZ is just about the last developed country to still use the most dangerous... Read More

The claim by Mike von Lande (June 29) that Treaty settlement payments already total many $billions is completely contradicted by official figures from the Office... Read More